O.A.R. - Stories of a Stranger
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Artist: O.A.R.Brand: O.A.R.
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2005-10-04
Music Label: Lava
Soundtracks:
- Heard The World
- Love And Memories
- Wonderful Day
- The Stranger
- Lay Down
- Program Director
- Nasim Joon
- Tragedy In Waiting
- Daylight The Dog
- One Shot
- Dakota
- 52-50
Music reviews of Stories of a Stranger
Music Review: A taste of something new. Hardly selling out.
Rating: 5 Stars
After reading several reviews I became somewhat....pissed off seems to be the right phrase. First of all, O.A.R. did not sell out. I think for some of the people who have been preaching about their music on Stories of a Stranger being so different, and away from what the band was based on; well they should really do their homework on the band they say they have known for so long. Just a few key notes: O.A.R. posted an "Unreleased" compilation on their website in 2003 that was able to be dl'ed by anybody for free. "Heard the World" "Wonderful Day" & "Tragedy in Waiting" were a few of the songs on the cd. So, as people have said, the "new" sound of Stories of a Stranger is selling out ....does not make sense. I am in no way arguing that Stories of a Stranger is different from their other Cd's, but the songs they chose on the Cd flow really well together.
01-Heard the World- Really a perfect song to open the cd
02-Love & Memories- The song that has been played on every late night show-radio-or tv show to promote the cd.
03-Wonderful Day- Finally a studio version of this song. This song has been played by O.A.R. live for about four years-maybe longer.
04-The Stranger- Duet? Definitely something new, but things that remain unchanged get boring. Really a great melody.
05-Lay Down- Again, finally a studio version of this song as well.
06-Program Director- For all the critics out there who say they sold out their Reggae/Alternative roots....this song is a strong rebuttal. Good reggae flow in the middle. Definitely a jam song, good use of instruments.
07-Nasim Joon- Real pull back from the album thus far. Great soothing, chill song. Good vocals from Marc & Jerry on the t-sax.
08-Tragedy in Waiting- This song has been out there since 11-27-2002 for sure. Just for those who call this album a sell out.
09-Daylight the Dog- Upbeat. 8&9 are good tracks to bring more of a faster pace in the Cd.
10-One Shot- Another Reggae/Alternative track. High intensity in this song. Makes you move- tap your foot, bob your head, sing..whatever. For the people saying this is a sellout song...how? O.A.R. is a hard working band playing shows none-stop, even while they make studio Cds...don't they deserve a shot? Who cares if they make a song about it.
11-Dakota- very metaphorical song. A very chill soothing song. Adds character to the CD.
12- 52-50- By far the best song. Almost 9min. To me, this song has the capability of being a "Crazy Game of Poker" type song. Great melody, awesome jam sessions, and just a great song about being on the road. 52 shows and 50 more. If you get nothing else from this album at least get the meaning of this song. It is what the entire album is about.
If you look at O.A.R.'s discography they come out with new studio albums every 2 years since their first, Wanderer, in '97-all of them have a different, unique sound. As this band continues to mature their sound will evolve. This is really a great album, and I highly recommend- but approach it with an open mind. O.A.R. is also a band that made a name for themselves through Live shows. They never liked doing studio albums so go see them play their new songs live before saying they sold out.
Description of Stories of a Stranger
Stories of a Stranger is arguably the first real O.A.R. album. While their sound is unmistakable, it now pulls of a contradictory feat by opening itself to a broader range of influences through songs more tightly focused than any they've done previously. By far it takes the listener closer than any other album to the matchless experience of hearing O.A.R. live-with the audio tweaked to position the listener in a center seat, a few rows back from the stage. All the ingredients are in place: the in-the-pocket lock-up of bassist Benj Gershman and drummer Chris Culos, the soulful slash and simmer of Jerry DiPizzo's sax, guitar parts from Richard On that stretch from steamy rhythm licks to souring, tuneful leads.Alternative Rock CDs
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